IntentService won't start using AlarmManager

Question

I know there is a lot of questions about this but I really don\'t know where is my mistake.

My service is registered in the AndroidManifest.xml file

Answer 1

The API says:

typically comes from IntentSender.getBroadcast().

that means PendingIntent.getService can work too. I tested it, and it works.

Answer 2

Look closely at the AlarmManager API and the PendingIntent. The AlarmManager.set() API is expecting a broadcast intent, which you are providing. However, you're trying to send a broadcast intent to a service, which cannot be done. Just create a BroadcastReceiver to catch the Intent and your BR should then start your service.

Answer 3

As in documentation, PendingIntent.getBroadcast() is used to retrieve a PendingIntent that will perform a broadcast, like calling Context.sendBroadcast().

You need to call PendingIntent.getService() instead, which will start IntentService:

PendingIntent pending = PendingIntent.getService(this, 0, alarmIntent, 0);